Building vocabulary words in Xhosa and English

To learn Xhosa language, common vocabulary is one of the important sections. Common Vocabulary contains common Xhosa words that we can used in daily life. Building are one part of common words used in day-to-day life conversations. If you are interested to learn Building vocabulary words in Xhosa, this place will help you to learn all Building vocabulary words in English to Xhosa language. Building vocabulary words are used in daily life, so it is important to learn all Building vocabulary words in English to Xhosa and play Xhosa quiz and also play picture vocabulary, play some games so you get not bored. If you think too hard to learn Xhosa language, then 1000 most common Xhosa words will helps to learn Xhosa language easily, they contain 2-letter words to 13-letter words. The below table gives the translation of Building vocabulary words in Xhosa.


Building vocabulary words in Xhosa and English

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List of Building vocabulary words in Xhosa


Here is the list of Building in Xhosa language and their pronunciation in English.

Building vocabulary words - Xhosa

Arch iarch
Attic kwigumbi eliphezulu
Barrack inqaba
Bar ibha
BathRoom igumbi lokuhlambela
Battlement inqaba
Beam umqadi
Bedroom igumbi lokulala
Brick isitena
Building isakhiwo
Bungalow bungalow
Ceiling isilingi
Cement isamente
Chain ikhonkco
Chimney itshimini
Church ecaweni
Cinema Hall iholo cinema
Cloister ikluister
College kwikholeji
Cottage indlu encinci
Courtyard intendelezo
Dais idesi
Dome idome
Drain idreyini
Drawing Room Indlu yokuzoba
Factory umzi-mveliso
Floor umgangatho
Fort inqaba
Foundation isiseko
Fountain umthombo
Gallery igalari
Granary ithala
Gutter umjelo
Gymnasium indawo yokuzivocavoca
Hearth iziko
Hospital esibhedlele
House indlu
Ice Factory umzi-mveliso womkhenkce
Inn phakathi
Kitchen ikhitshi
Laboratory ilabhoratri
Latrine indlu yangasese
Lattice ilethi
Library ithala leencwadi
Mosque mosque
Office ofisi
Orphanage ikhaya leenkedama
Palace ibhotwe
Peg isikhonkwane
Plaster udaka
Platform iqonga
Plinth iplinth
Rafter umqa
Railing isithuko
Roof uphahla
Room igumbi
School isikolo
Shed ishedi
Sitting room Igumbi lokuhlala
Stair izinyuko
Steeple iliweni
Stone ilitye
Store Room igumbi lokugcina
Study room igumbi lokufunda
Temple itempile
Terrace ithala
Threshold umda
Tile ithayile
University eyunivesithi
Urinal umchamo
Ventilator isixhobo sokungenisa umoya
Verandah iveranda
Window ifestile
Zoo zu






Top 1000 Xhosa words


Here you learn top 1000 Xhosa words, that is separated into sections to learn easily (Simple words, Easy words, Medium words, Hard Words, Advanced Words). These words are very important in daily life conversations, basic level words are very helpful for beginners. All words have Xhosa meanings with transliteration.


Eat yitya
All zonke
New entsha
Snore rhona
Fast ngokukhawuleza
Help Nceda
Pain intlungu
Rain imvula
Pride ukuzingca
Sense ingqiqo
Large enkulu
Skill isakhono
Panic ukuphaphazela
Thank enkosi
Desire umnqweno
Woman umfazi
Hungry ulambile

Daily use Xhosa Sentences


Here you learn top Xhosa sentences, these sentences are very important in daily life conversations, and basic-level sentences are very helpful for beginners. All sentences have Xhosa meanings with transliteration.


Good morning Mholo
What is your name Lithini igama lakho
What is your problem Yintoni ingxaki yakho?
I hate you Ndiyakonyanya
I love you Ndiyakuthanda
Can I help you Ndingakunceda?
I am sorry Nditaxolusa
I want to sleep ndifuna ukulala
This is very important Oku kubaluleke kakhulu
Are you hungry Ingaba ulambile?
How is your life Bunjani ubomi bakho?
I am going to study Ndiza kufunda
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